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Promoting Literacy: Cultivate a Reading Culture

Catlin Tucker

September 8th is International Literacy Day, a great time to think about promoting a class culture that values reading. Below are strategies and resources I’ve used to cultivate a reading culture in my classroom. Cultivating a culture of reading doesn’t happen overnight. Guest post written by Amy Tobener-Talley.

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ISTE+ASCD and Pinterest Partner to Transform Digital Culture in Schools

eSchool News

Today, ISTE+ASCD announced a $1 million grant from Pinterest to help school leaders create healthy digital cultures. At Pinterest, we believe that schools can take advantage of all that technology has to offer students, while minimizing the harms and distractions, said Wanji Walcott, Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer, Pinterest.

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Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

eSchool News

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education , a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the appointment of Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer.

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GenAI and cultural competency: New priorities in teacher preparation

eSchool News

By preparing educators to approach AI with a critical lens and a deep understanding of inclusive teaching practices, teacher preparation programs can ensure that the technology will be used to empower, not exclude. When used thoughtfully, this technology can also create opportunities to bolster cultural competency and inclusion.

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

As an Apple Distinguished School, Elmwood integrates technology in ways that feel seamless and empowering. But here, technology isnt a shiny extra. Technology at Elmwood is not a mere add-on, says Matt Perreault, Director of Technology. Its part of the everyday toolkitlike pens once were. Its a bicycle for the mind.

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4 ways admins can support teachers’ technology use

eSchool News

To keep up with these changes, administrators need to support teachers in using technology in the classroom. Following are three ways administrators can help teachers become successful with technology in the classroom and help student engagement. Allow teachers to try–and fail. Innovation causes more innovation.

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5 ways IT leaders can inspire digital transformation post-pandemic

eSchool News

The past year propelled IT teams and leadership into the spotlight with never-before-seen digital transformation and multi-year technology plans executed practically overnight. Foster a culture of understanding. A veteran IT leader and change agent, Bunkley embraced the pandemic’s challenges as a catalyst for district transformation.

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